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BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.
Volume XXXII Number 6 November/December 2011
Whats Inside
Pages 4
Meet Our NewestStaff Member
Page 6
2012 GrandparentCalendar is Available
Page 13-15
Services to Help Youthis Winter
...And More
Jean Beckham and Evelyn Garrison from Whitestown register for achance to win a door prize at the Zionsville Senior Fair on Oct. 12.Attendees could receive their annual flu shots, health screenings
and pick up information from several vendors. BCSSI looks forwardto hosting the fair again in 2012. Thank you, Zionsville, for yoursupport. BCSSI has provided services to residents since 1978.
Zionsville Senior Fair is a Success!
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Boone CountySenior Services, Inc.
2011Board of Directors
Barbara Anderson
President
Margaret Beesley
John Cowan
Lori Cravens
Judy CunninghamMatt Drury
Jeff Madtson
Valaree Messenger
Eric Ragsdale
Ed SchillingCinda Sullivan
Jayne Thompson
John Tousley
Sharon Walker
Rick Whiteman
Sue RitzExecutive Director
Sonya ShoupNewsletter Editor,Director of Operations
Boone CountySenior Services, Inc.
Mission Statement:To provide life sustaining andenriching services for BooneCounty older adults.
Core Values:Choice for older adults andtheir familiesEnhance, protect and
preserve the dignity of older
adultsFiscal responsibilityCooperation with otheragencies
Services include:Homemaker & Home Health
GuardianshipRespite
TransportationInformation & Assistance
Friendly Visitor & VolunteersActivities & WorkshopsInsurance Information
Tax & Legal AssistancePrescription Counseling
Computer Classes
Caregiver Support& More!
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Happy Holidays FromBoone County Senior Services, Inc.
1978-2011
Photos from 2011 Western Murder Mystery Staff Party
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Donaldson Joins Staff
Kirsten Donaldson recentlyjoined BCSSI as the new Asst.Director of Personal Services.Kirsten and her husband Jeremylive in Zionsville and have fourchildren, Cole (10), Sophie (7),Savannah (5) and Scarlett (14months). She grew up in Iowaand went to college at the
University of Iowa. After collegeshe worked in hospitaladministration in Chicago whereshe met her husband. Shereceived her Masters inCounseling from BradleyUniversity. She has beenstaying at home the last 10years with their children. In herspare time, she enjoys to run,scrapbook and watch football
(especially Big 10 and the Colts!)
Welcome Kirsten!
United Way Day of CaringGander Mountain and Hachette
Book Group participated in theUnited Way Day of Caring.Both organizations assistedlocal seniors with their yards.Gander Mountain employeeshelped with patio repairs,
mowing, gutter cleaning,weeding and mulching.Hachette Book Groupemployees helped withweeding, hedge trimming,
mowing and mulching. Thankyou to these organizations formaking a difference in the livesof our Boone County seniors!
Gander Mountain Employees
Hachette Book Group Employees
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Caregiver Support GroupMeets Monthly
Caregiver support group
members Sandy Chambers,Jayne Brickey, WandaVolbrecht and Joyce Garmenmeet monthly to provideemotional support to oneanother.
Many caregivers fell alone,helpless, confused, unprepared,tired and unable to provide forthose needs of their loved one.The group helps address these
personal needs.The next monthly meetings ofthe group are November 17 andDecember 22 from 6:00-8:00PMat BCSSI. Contact BCSSI for
more information. 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939.
Les Girls Host High TeaSeveral woman enjoyed High
Tea with homemade treats,beautiful vintage tablecoverings and fine chinaprovided by Les Girls whomeet monthly at BCSSI.Yvonne Welty from the
Lebanon Library and KarenNiemeyer from the ThorntownLibrary shared personal familystories and historicalinformation from earlier years.
Martha Endres-Jackman, a member of
Les Girls, prepares treats for the tea.
Karen Niemeyer is sharing a sample
of her grandmothers tatting.
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Agency Stroll Garden Breaks Ground
Recently a cement walkway waspoured in the new Stroll Garden.
Tilling has been started and severalbulbs have been planted. Watch formore additions next spring and earlysummer. If you can donate items,volunteer your time to the creation,
and the upkeep of the garden, giveus a call at 765-482-5220 or317-873-8939.
Thank you to everyone who supported the2012 Boone County Grandparent Calendar Search
Calendar Winners:Cover-Evelyn RadyPatty HughesJack ThurstonPapaw Mike & His GirlsTina Railer & Lois FreemanPoppy Bill WalkerAl & Sue FieldsDoug & Judy BrowerElmer & Helen ParksKay Martin & Karen Evans
Chuck & Cindy HicksonMarti StumppJim & Marilyn Small
FREE Calendars are available at BCSSI and throughout BooneCounty. Stop by our office or contact BCSSI for a location near
you. 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939
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Thank you for making the Boone County Senior Health &Wellness Expo & the Zionsville Senior Health Fair a Success!
Boone County
Health Department
Proudly brought to you by: BOONECOUNTYSENIORSERVICESINC.
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Legal Assistance
Free legal assistance will beoffered Nov. 21 & Dec. 19
beginning at 9:00AM at BCSSI.Call BCSSI for an appointment.
Les Girls Craft Group
Bring your own craft! All ages of
ladies are welcome. The groupwill meet Nov. 9 & Dec. 14 at1:00PM. No registrationrequired.
Lunch & LearnJoin us for a FREE lunch andlearn about current topics thataffect seniors and theircaregivers. The luncheon isevery Wednesday at noon and
is limited to 20 people.Contact 765-482-5220 or317-873-8939 for reservations.The Nov./Dec. Lunch & Learnschedule is on pg. 9. Topics ofdiscussion subject to change.
Caregiver Support Group
Nov. 17 & Dec. 22 from 6:00-8:00PM. The group will address a
variety of topics and issues fortodays caregiver. No registrationneeded.
Needlepoint Class
A Free class (only supplies areneeded) offered on Nov. 7 &Dec. 5 from 1:30-3:30PM atBCSSI. Instructed by LindaBurkhart owner of Needlework
Elegance. To register contactLinda directly at 765-
Nov./Dec. Classes & ActivitiesCall 482-5220 for Registration and Information
All Classes & Activities held at BCSSI
Create Your OwnGingerbread HouseDec. 8 from 10:00AM-12:00PM. Supplies provided.Workshop facilitated by ReneStanley from Homewood HealthCampus. Limited to the first 10
people.
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Nov./Dec. Classes & ActivitiesCall 482-5220 for Registration and Information
All Classes & Activities held at BCSSI
Nov. & Dec.Lunch & Learn
Programs
Nov. 2Historian Allen Andrews
Nov. 9Historian Allen Andrews
Nov. 16What to ask the MDwith Elizabeth Farr,Geriatric Care Mgr.
Nov. 23 Witham Family YMCA,Enjoying Healthy Habits
Nov. 30United Sr. Action, LongTerm Care Answers
Dec. 7Tiny Tastes-Preparing forthe Holidays with LisaCangany, Purdue Ext.
Dec.14Depression at theHolidays
Dec. 21Amy Scezny withWitham Transitions
Dec. 28TBA
(Luncheons begin at noon)
Who Gets GrandmasYellow Pie Plate?Have you ever wondered aboutpassing on your personalpossessions?For 3 Thursdays in November,Sue & Chuck Ritz will lead aworkshop on the topic of passingon personal possessions. It is
designed to encouragecommunication with families andincludes a step-by-step guide.Discussion will includeinheritance issues following adeath or family crisis, during amove to an apartment or nursinghome, as you prepare a will orwhen you carry out the wishes ofa loved one. Planning aheadallows for more choices, the
opportunity for communications,and fewer misunderstandingsand conflicts.
November 3, 10 & 176:30 - 8:30 PM
Cost is $30(includes workbook)To register for the
3 session workshop call BCSSI
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3 41 2
79:00 AM
TippecanoeMall
89:00 AM
Fair OaksFarm
99:30 AM
ChristmasGift & Hobby
Indy
10 119:30AMRe-
memberedLight
Display &FriendlyTavern
14 1510:00 AMLunch Olive
Garden,Target,
Barnes &Noble, Joann
Fabrics
16 179:00 AMCastletonSquare
Mall
189:30 AM
Mrs.WickesPies &Lunch
219:00 AM
GreenwoodPark Mall
22 23 24Office
Closed
25Office
Closed
28 299:00 AM
EdinburghOutlet Mall
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November 2011 Van TripsFor more info about van trips refer to page 12.
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 2 10:00AMCovington
Beef House
59:00 AM
Tippecanoe
Mall
6 7 10:30 AMLunch
Iron Skillet
Family StyleDining
8 99:00 AMEiteljorg
Jingle Rails
129:30 AM
GarfieldPark &Shapiros
13 146:00 PM
ChristmasLight Tour
15 5:00 PMCivic
TheatreWillyWonka
169:00 AM
CastletonSquare Mall
19 20 2110:00AM
LunchL.S. AyresTea Room
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26Office
Closed
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December 2011 Van TripsTo schedule a van trip please call 482-5220.
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Christmas Gift & Hobby Show:$7 senior (65+) admission, ticketspurchased at door.Conversations w/Carver &
Remembered Light Display:$5 admission, Zionsville residentReverend Carver McGriff will share hisstories of his World War II experiencesin conjunction with the RememberedLight: Glass fragments of WWII
display.Mrs. Wicks Pies: Purchase yourholiday pies in the outlet store. Enjoylunch in the full service restaurant.There will be no tour of the factory.
Jingle Rails/Eiteljorg Museum:$7 Senior Admission (65+). Alocomotive wonderland with a networkof trestles, bridges, tunnels &chugging trains.
Garfield Park Conservatory:
$3 Admission See the Conservatorydecked out in its holiday best with abrilliant display of poinsettias andenjoy running model trains.Christmas Light Tour: One of ourdrivers will personally take the group
on a tour to view the Christmas lightsaround the community.
BCSSI Van Trip InformationRefer to trip dates on Pages 10-11
To schedule call:
482-5220 or (317) 873-8939A minimum of4 people per trip.Must be notified in advance if
you are cancelling. Day of tripcancellations will be charged atransportation fee.
Depart from: BCSSIArrangements can be made to bepicked up in Zionsville, Thorntownor Jamestown.
You are responsible for payingtransportation costs, food &admission fees.
Transportation Cost (round trip)
per person:Zionsville, Indy, Carmel-$5.00Lafayette, Greenwood, DanvilleAvon $6.00Edinburgh, Mooresville,
Winchester, Terre HauteNashville $10.00
Fair Oaks Farm
$7.00 Senior admission (65+).One of the largest dairy farms in
the country, located in northwestIndiana. Caf & cheese shop onsite.
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SeniorComputer
Classes
Call 765-482-5220 to Register
Digital Photos-$40November 8, 10, 15, 17,9:00-10:30AMLearn how to upload and shareyour digital photos. Prerequisite tophoto gifts class.
Mailing Labels-$20November 29, 9:00AM-NoonLearn how to create mailing labelsfor your Christmas cards.
Christmas Letters-$20December 1, 9:00AM-NoonLearn how to create your ownpersonal Christmas letter.
Christmas Cards-$20
December 6, 9:00AM-NoonLearn how to create your ownpersonal Christmas cards.
Photo Gifts-$20December 8, 9:00AM-Noon
Learn how to create and orderphoto gifts such as calendars,mugs, stationary and more.
Need HELP with your Medicareplan comparisons for open
enrollment?
Contact 317-803-6138 or go towww.cicoa.org/adrc/ship
Medicare Information &Assistance Contacts:
John Cowan:Cowan Drugs: 765-482-0180Parkside Pharmacy: 765-482-1600
CVS-Lebanon: 765-482-3630CVS-Zionsville: 317-873-6438CVS-Zionsville: 317-769-5986Walgreens-Lebanon: 765-482-3240Walgreens-Carmel: 317-872-5498
Target-Carmel: 317-876-0921
Adrienne Bough:[email protected]
Paul Deinlein:[email protected]
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Meals onWheels
Lebanon765-482-1433765-482-2846765-4824563
Zionsville317-733-1536317-873-6974
Central Indiana317-252-5558
Do you needenergy
Assistance?
Contact:Community Action of
Greater IndianapolisBoone County Office
Bonnie Wilson765-482-7018
Or, Dial 2-1-1 for Informationand Assistance
Do you needa FREE
winter coat?
Contact:The Caring Center
1230 Randsdell Ct., Lebanon482-2020
The BooneCounty Health
Department will
offer Flu Vaccinesfor walk-ins
beginning Nov. 1.Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM.
Flu Vaccine $20
High Dose Flu $30Cash, check or Medicare116 W. Washington St.,
Lebanon (basement)765-482-3942 option 3
Home visits are available forhomebound residents.
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Adult ProtectiveServices
Duties:Investigate to determine ifan individual is endangeredDetermine nature and
extent of alleged abuseCoordinate with lawenforcementCoordinate to obtainprotective servicesMonitor Services & more
Who is an endangered adult?Anyone 18 years of age orolder, who is unable to manageor direct their own care due to
mental illness or adevelopmental disability,dementia or other physical ormental incapacity.
To report an adult that mayneed assistance contact:Boone County Investigator
Doug Wilber317-327-8581800-992-6978
Do you recycle?We do!
BCSSI will take your used:Ink CartridgesMobile phones
Digital CamerasNewspapers & Magazines
Walkers, Wheelchairs & more...
Need a giftidea thisholidayseason?
Memorials and Honorariumsare a great way to recognize afriend or family member andsupport BCSSI. A card will besent to the family or individualto let them know about thisspecial gift. A donation form is
available on page 17.
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BCSSI Spotlight
Meet Volunteer Gary Powell
If you recentlyattended theBoone Senior Expoor the Zionsville
Senior Fair youmight have had theopportunity to metBCSSI volunteer
Gary Powell. Gary has been a
volunteer with the organization forfour years. He follows in hisparents footsteps, who were alsoavid volunteers and enjoyedvisiting homebound seniors inBoone County.
Gary and his wife Peggy movedto Boone County five years agofrom the Chicago suburbs to carefor his parents. They have twodaughters, four grandchildren and
one great-grandchild. His motheris still living. Gary is a realtor withF.C. Tucker Company inZionsville.
Gary was instrumental in helping
BCSSI implement the BooneCounty Senior Health & Wellness
Expo held each October. Mostrecently, he is involved with theplanning and creation of the newStroll Garden located on the
north side of the agencybuilding. Gary enjoys beingable to use his previousexperience in landscaping withthis special project.
Garys hobbies include singingin the Second PresbyterianChurch choir, biking and golfing.
BCSSI is a great organization.I have not seen anything like it
in the areas I have previouslylived. It has been a greatexperience to be part of theBCSSI family and I look forwardto what can be done and whatthe future might hold as we
move forward to newchallenges.
BCSSI would like to thankGary for his time anddedication to our agencysefforts.
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In Memory of Ezra Myers
David & Buren JonesJim & Christina Bush
In Memory of Pat ManionGeorge & Barbara Anderson
In Memory of Alice SchoolerJim & Christina Bush
In Memory of Ann LovelessCarl & Lois Horlacher
In Memory of David Gene FarrowJim & Christina Bush
In Memory of Gordon BaxterCarl & Lois Horlacher
In Memory of Jimmy R. PeacockRosalie Maggart
In Memory of Rev. David PatrickJim & Christina Bush
In Memory of Joe Robinson
Jim & Christina Bush
Don & Virginia Hussong
In Memory of James Kirkendall
Tom & Judy CunninghamMark & Bev Cunningham & FamilyAlan & Marcia Wilhoite & Family
In Memory of Martha Drew LindleyDon & Virginia Hussong
In Memory of Robert E. Riner
James D. WalkerMr. & Mrs. Doug Richardson & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Morris D. RamseyAnonymousGiddings Whitsitt & Williams, P.C.Russell & Helen Roberts
Chuck & Sue RitzSusan AlexanderJoe & Vaughnie Slipher
In Honor of Hachette Book Group
Newton & Clara Rude
Agency Memorial & Honorarium Gifts
BCSSI Memorial and Honorarium Donation Form
In Memory of:____________________________________________In Honor of: _____________________________________________Please send notification card to:______________________________Street Address:___________________________________________City, State, Zip:___________________________________________
Thank you for your gift.
Please mail form with payment to:BCSSI, 515 CrownPointe Dr, Lebanon, IN 46052
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Southern Spiced PecansSubmitted by Sharon Walker
1/3 cup butter1 1/2 t. ground cumin1/4 t. cayenne pepper
3 cups pecans (halves or wholes)2 T. sugar1 t. salt
In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the cumin and cayenne, cook andstir for one minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, sugarand salt until pecans are well coated. Spread in a single layer on agreased 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Bake at 300 F for 25-30minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
Pumpkin CrunchSubmitted by Cindy Elliott
1 16oz. can of solid pumpkin1 12oz. can evaporated milk3 eggs1 1/2 cups sugar4 t. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 t. salt1 box Duncan Hines
Butter Cake Mix1 cup chopped pecans2 sticks butter
Preheat oven 350 F. Grease the bottom of a 9x13inch pan. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin,evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice andsalt. Mix well and pour into greased pan. Sprinkledry cake mix on top of pumpkin mixture. Melt the
sticks of butter and drizzle over cake mix. Sprinkle pecans on top ofbutter. Bake for approximately 50-55 minutes.
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Apple Cheese BallSubmitted by Janie Cunningham
1 16oz. block of cream cheese2 tart apples (Granny Smith or
Macintosh)1/2 cup of nuts (your choice)
1/2 cup of celery1 1/2 t. of cinnamon sugar mix1/4 t. nutmeg
Soften cream cheese. Finely dice the apples, nuts andcelery. Mix in with the cream cheese. Add cinnamonsugar and nutmeg. Mix well. Shape into ball. Chill.Great with graham crackers. You may also addadditional nuts and roll the ball into the nuts.
BBQ Party Meat BallsSubmitted by Janie Cunningham
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef1 box Stove Top Stuffing
(beef or chicken)
1 T. A-1 sauce1 onion chopped fine1/3 cup ketchup
Preheat oven 350 F. Combine ingredients and form walnut sizeballs. Bake for 25-30 minutes. When no longer pink put into crockpot. Pour an entire bottle of honey BBQ sauce or sauce of yourchoice. Keep on low for 4-6 hours and serve.
To submit your favorite recipes [email protected] or mail to
BCSSI, attn. Sonya Shoup515 CrownPointe Dr., Lebanon, IN 46052
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TO OUR READERSWe hope you have enjoyed this issue of Senior Sounds.It is a bi-monthly publication for all Boone Countyresidents age 60 or older, and is published by Boone
County Senior Services, Inc., your not-for-profit, multi-serviceagency. To change your address call (765) 482-5220 or (317) 873-8939. To add a name to the mailing list, please send your $5donation to defray printing and mailing costs to:
BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.515 CROWNPOINTE DRIVELEBANON, IN 46052
E-mail us at [email protected] County Senior Services, Inc. is partiallyfunded by the Boone County Commissioners,UWCI & CICOA.
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